Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
France beat England to second spot in Six Nations by edging thriller in Lyon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland finished third in the Guinness Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. Steve Borthwick’s...
Four wins but defeat to England – How Ireland won the 2024 Guinness Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland retained the Guinness Six Nations title following victory over Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to another championship triumph. FRANCE 17 IRELAND 38 –...
5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...
Ireland secure back-to-back Six Nations titles with nervy win over Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland became back-to-back Guinness Six Nations champions by crushing Scotland’s quest for a first Triple Crown in 34 years with a scrappy 17-13 win. Andy Farrell’s hosts were well below...
Warren Gatland’s resignation is rejected as sorry Wales reach ‘rock bottom’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland offered to resign after Wales picked up their first Wooden Spoon since 2003. Gatland said Wales had reached “rock bottom” after a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff – their...
Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...
Fabulous France down England in all-time classic
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas Ramos kicked a last-minute match-winning penalty and Nolann Le Garrec scored one of the great Guinness Men's Six Nations tries as France saved their best until last to beat England in an all-time...
France vs England: The standout performers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance salvaged what may have been a lacklustre 6Nations campaign with a 33-31 win over England in the final match of the 6Nations. England put on a spirited performance that saw them gain and extend a...
